Nokia 3 vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Nokia 3 (2017) runs on the MediaTek MT6737, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $159 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 14/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 2630); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 73,398); the Nokia 3 is noticeably lighter (140g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 by 68 points (82/100 vs 14/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 3
Performance 0
Display 34
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 78
Value for money 2
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Nokia 3 better?
  • Lighter: 140g vs 216g
  • Cheaper at launch: $159 vs $499

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 73398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 141
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 594
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 2630 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 3 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 68 points higher (82/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nokia 3 — 2/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (95/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 3 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (78/100 vs 44/100).

Nokia 3: The Nokia 3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 3 Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor MediaTek MT6737 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 73398 3815522
Geekbench Single 141 3228
Geekbench Multi 594 9553
Display 5.0" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1280x720 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 2630 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 5W 100W
Main camera 8 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 7.0 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 143.4×71.4×8.5 mm
Weight 140 g 216 g
Launch price $159 $499
Camera comparison
Nokia 3
  • Main: 8MP f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 3
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1280x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
34
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 3
  • 2630 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 3 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 3 MediaTek MT6737
14/100
73398 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +98.1%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Nokia 3 by 98.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 3
$159
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Launch price difference: $340. Nokia 3 was $340 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (95/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (99/100 vs 34/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (65/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (75/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 3 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (78/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 3 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 by 68 points (82/100 vs 14/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 3 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Nokia 3 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 3 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 3 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 3 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Nokia 3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.